Hotel Finance Administrator

Scotsman Hospitality; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking a detail-oriented administrator to support hotel operations across multiple venues in Edinburgh. This role involves payroll administration, cash reconciliation, and assisting hotel management with various administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Enjoy a range of benefits including flexible working opportunities, discounts on food and accommodations, and career development programs. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team in a vibrant hospitality environment.

Benefits

Wagestream

30% discount on food and cinema tickets

Hotel and apartment discounts

Access to Scotsman Perks Benefits Portal

Staff meals on duty

Flexible working opportunities

Career development through Scotsman Steps

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hotel operations experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Oracle Opera.

Responsibilities

• Administer payroll and process petty cash for hotel employees.
• Reconcile cash and credit card takings for multiple hotels.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Oracle Opera

Interpersonal Skills

Planning and Organization

Attention to Detail

Education

O Level/GCSE

HNC-level further education

Job description

About Us

The Scotsman Group is Scotland’s largest and most diverse hospitality group, with a collection of over 40 venues across Scotland including bars, restaurants, hotels, and more.

The Role

• Administration of Payroll for hotel employees
• Processing petty cash expenses
• Banking of cash takings
• Review of night audit functions for 5 Edinburgh-based hotels, including Flagship Scotsman Hotel, such as review of AR ledgers, guest ledgers, discounts, adjustments, and corrections
• Reconciliation of cash and credit card takings and escalation to the finance team
• Attend regular meetings to discuss and provide updates on the above
• Support hotel management with administration and training requirements
• Assist General Manager, Hotel Director, and Financial Reporting and Control Director with ad hoc tasks related to hotel administration
• Ensure best practices and procedures are followed for income, cost control, and reporting

The Person

• Ideal for applicants with a background in hotel administration and operations. At least two years of hotel operations experience is desirable but not mandatory. Education to O Level/GCSE standard, with HNC-level further education preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Experience with Oracle Opera
• Excellent interpersonal skills with effective planning and organization abilities
• Professional and confident communication skills at all levels
• Ability to work in a high-volume environment
• Attention to detail and accuracy

What is in it for you?

As part of Scotsman Hospitality, you will enjoy benefits including:

• Wagestream – Access up to 40% of earned pay and set automatic savings for financial wellbeing
• 30% discount on food and cinema tickets across venues in Scotland
• Hotel and apartment discounts
• Access to Scotsman Perks Benefits Portal
• Staff meals on duty
• Flexible working opportunities
• Career development through Scotsman Steps training program
• Refer a Friend Scheme

The Process

If you believe this role suits you, please apply now, and a team member will contact you.